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Wenwu Temple

        Lukang Wenwu Temple is a three in one traditional religious worship site which consisted of Wen Kai Academy located on the left, Wen Shrine in the center, and Wu Temple on the right. This cluster of building is called the Wenwu Temple or commonly known as Wen Shrine.
        Grade III historical monument, the Lord Wenchang a deity of academic study and Emperor Guansheng a deity of martial arts together learn from each other in the same place is a special characteristic of Wenwu Temple. Let’s explore these two super idols!

Wenwu Temple
 

Wen Temple (Deity Lord Wenchang)
        The Wen Temple was built in 1812 with the help and contribution of Chi-lang Hsueh, and local gentlemen Shi-tao Chen for the purpose of worshiping Lord Wenchang and acted as a social place for scholars.
 

Many came here to pray for good academic standing and fame!	Guang-wen Shen is our role model ----- in front of Wen Kai Academy

Wu Temple (Deity Emperor Guansheng)
        The Wu Temple consisted of two entrances, and a layout which consisted of a San-Ch’uan Tien, a main hall and wing-rooms on each side. On the other side the Wen Kai Academy consisted of a Main entrance, wing-rooms on each side, front hall, lecture hall, and a rear hall. There is a shrine between the Wen and the Wu temples and within the shrine is a hu-jing which was said to be the best fountain of penglai. Sadly it had been sealed for ages and left only its fame. On the contrary, the semi pond in front of the temple with its shades of trees had become a resting place for its visitors.

Smokes from the burning incense protect the people of Changhua County